What Were the Findings of Poldrack and Gabrieli's (2001)study and Poldrack

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Essay

What were the findings of Poldrack and Gabrieli's (2001)study and Poldrack et al.'s (1999)study? How do these results relate to the stages of skill acquisition?

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Definitions:

Cerebellum

An area of the brain inferior to the cerebrum that coordinates complex skeletal muscle coordination.

Pons

A part of the brain located above the medulla and below the midbrain, involved in regulating breathing, communication between different parts of the brain, and sensations such as hearing and taste.

Medulla oblongata

A region of the brainstem that controls vital body functions such as breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure.

Brainstem

The part of the brain that connects the cerebral cortex to the spinal cord, controlling vital functions like heartbeat and breathing.